By Alecia Nachtigal, February 26 2015 — Jealousy affects everyone, often for the worse. In his new book, Jealousy, University of Calgary classics professor Peter Toohey says that despite its negative connotations, jealousy isn’t such a bad thing. “Emotions are hardwired into people and are there for evolutionary reasons,” Toohey says. “Disgust stops you from…

By Sonny Sachdeva, February 26 2015 — Nestled in the heart of Inglewood, Village Brewery has made a name for itself as a business that makes great beer and supports the local community. Even the beers’ names are locally inspired. Their newest release, a black saison called Undertaker, got its name from their accountant’s grandfather…

By Connor Sadler, February 26 2015 — Pop culture and the orchestra don’t usually mix. But Video Games Live brings the two together into a show that highlights the energy and excitement of the greatest music of gaming. Video Games Live is an orchestral performance of the music from popular video game franchises. Created in…

By Connor Sadler, February 26 2015 — The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is a re-release of the popular adventure game that debuted in October 2000. The game focuses on Link, a young boy in pursuit of the Skull Kid, a forest imp who stole an ancient and powerful artifact called Majora’s Mask. Using…

By Alexander Kim, February 26 2015 — There’s a UFO landing pad in St. Paul, a town of 6,000 about two hours north-east of Edmonton. The landing pad and its historical context are the subject of Space Fictions & the Archives, an exhibition at The New Gallery by Canadian artist Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen. Nguyen contrasts…

By Chase Little, February 26 2015 — University is difficult. Chasing a perfect GPA can be a crippling source of stress. If we add in non-academic struggles, life can be dark at times. And in times of need, many students turn to prayer for solace. Religious students deserve designated spaces where they can pray. Around…

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By Chris Adams, March 2 2015 — Current Students’ Union vice-president academic Hana Kadri announced last week that she’ll seek the Progressive Conservative nomination for Calgary-Varsity when current MLA Donna…